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Curly Cues: Ten Textured Holiday Party Hairstyles

Whether you sport bouncy curls, loose waves or rippling ringlets, nothing says "holiday party pretty" like a tousled, textured 'do. These well-coiffed celebs demonstrate ten different ways to sport spirals this season.
By · Updated October 29, 2020
01
Coiffed Cutie

Nia Long keeps it classy with this chic, curled bob. Keep your style fresh by sleeping on a silk hair bonnet (not the cutest look, but you’ll thank us later).

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02
In the Middle

The only thing we love more than actress Kerry Washington are her gorgeous curls. Here, she rocks a middle part for a soft, slightly bohemian look.

Curly Cues: Ten Textured Holiday Party Hairstyles
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03
Side Play

If it’s the second day of your tousled wavy ’do, take a cue from Tyra Banks and pull it into a side ponytail for an easy, glamorous look.

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04
Vampy Volume

Pump up the volume like actress Vanessa Williams, who sexes up her textured spirals with major root voltage.

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05
Wavy Baby

To get rumpled, bedhead waves like Mariah’s, wrap random sections of hair around a large barreled curling iron and set with a light holding spray.

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06
Pony Up

To rock Beyonce’s party-perfect ’do, use a boar bristle brush to sweep your strands into a low pony. Then, wind small sections around a 1/2" barrel curling iron for rippling ringlets.

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07
The Best Part

Alicia Keys hits all the right notes with her voluptuous curls and dramatic, side-swooping bangs.

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08
Slick & Sleek

Kelly Rowland dresses up her fluffy spirals by creating a center part, slicking the top section back and securing with bobby pins.

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09
Boho Chic

Joy Bryant gives her loose waves a chic, California-girl spin by pinning small tendrils away from her face, on either side.

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10
Wave Alert

Thandie Newton masters the effortless glamour moment by sweeping her glossy, loose waves over one shoulder.

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